The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 27,900

€ 23,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
388 mi
Range
590 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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