The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 28,400
€ 23,400
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 14 cm longer, 3.9 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1460
1770
2015
1485
1809
2042
1770 mm
Width
1809 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
2640
4510
2662
4370
4510 mm
Length
4370 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1371 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.73 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
104 bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
78 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
21 mpg
city
66 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
388 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
















