The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 27,900

€ 23,300

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
177.6
106.1
175.8
177.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.6 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
388 mi
Range
483 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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