The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 23,300

€ 26,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
57.9
69.1
77
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.1 in
Width
72.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
175.6
106.1
175.8
175.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.26 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft