The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 24,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.03 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
657 mi
Range
728 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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