The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 17,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
78.9 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 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.08 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
657 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
107 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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