The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 27,900
€ 17,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 MPS is 5.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
177.6
104.8
172
177.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.79 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
388 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
