The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 19,300
€ 27,900
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 MPS is 3.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
57.5
69.7
77.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
177.6
105.7
174
177.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.97 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
BL
Generation
P-J
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 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
388 mi
Range
552 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
