The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 20,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
1470
1755
2005
1510
1814
2013
1755 mm
Width
1814 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1470 mm
Height
1510 mm
2640
4460
2685
4419
4460 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.28 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.9 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
54 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
657 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L