The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 21,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.9
69.1
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
174
175.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.38 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BL
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
773 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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