The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 24,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 Turbo.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.92 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
657 mi
Range
512 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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