The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,400

€ 20,900

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
1460
1770
2015
1510
1814
2013
1770 mm
Width
1814 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1460 mm
Height
1510 mm
2640
4510
2685
4419
4510 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.6 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
388 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L