The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 28,400

€ 24,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 MPS is 5.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.5
69.7
79.3
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 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 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BL
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
31 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
388 mi
Range
728 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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