The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 28,000

€ 23,300

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1470
1755
1955
1489
1840
2020
1755 mm
Width
1840 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1489 mm
2640
4460
2695
4466
4460 mm
Length
4466 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.24 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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8.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.08 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
50 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
610 mi
Range
483 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L