The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 29,100

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
388 mi
Range
648 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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