The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 19,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
57.9
69.1
78.9
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
175.6
106.1
175.8
175.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.9 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 GTC 1.4
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
657 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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