The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 22,700

€ 24,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.9
69.1
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
175.6
104.8
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
503 mi
Range
663 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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