The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 27,900

€ 36,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 MPS is 1.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra OPC
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 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 OPC
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.79 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra OPC
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 OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra OPC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra OPC
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
388 mi
Range
429 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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