The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 27,900
		
					
					€ 27,000
					
					
					€ 27,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 27,000
				ⓘ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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
				
				Mazda 3 MPS
					Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				3219 lb
					Curb Weight
					2976 lb
				4244 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4189 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								243 lb
									7.55 %
								
								General
Mazda 3 MPS
					Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				BL
	
					Generation
					B-K
				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 automatic transmission
				Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
					Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC 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
					197 hp
						at 4700 rpm
					Mazda 3 MPS
						256 hp
						197 hp
						Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					280 lb‑ft
						at 3000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					221 lb‑ft
						at 1700 rpm
					Mazda 3 MPS
						280 lb‑ft
						221 lb‑ft
						Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
					Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							146 mph
						
					6.1 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					7.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
279 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mazda 3 MPS
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
328 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
						12.57 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					15.11 lb/hp
						
				Mazda 3 MPS
						12.57 lb/hp
						15.11 lb/hp
						Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
					Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						25 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						39 mpg
						
					
				Mazda 3 MPS
						25 mpg
						39 mpg
						Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					18 mpg
					city
					30 mpg
						
				31 mpg
					highway
					45 mpg
						
				15.9 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					12.7 gal
						388 mi
					Range
					489 mi
				Mazda 3 MPS
						388 mi
						489 mi
						Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC 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).
115.6 kWh
						
				Mazda 3 MPS
						181.9 kWh
						115.6 kWh
						Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				360 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					227 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
					Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1025 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1213 lb
				9.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.5 cu ft
				








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













