The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 27,700

€ 19,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 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
1955
1510
1814
2013
1755 mm
Width
1814 mm
1955 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
5-speed manual 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
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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8.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
8.05 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
633 mi
Range
552 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
111 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 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