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 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 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 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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