The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 Diesel.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 Diesel
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.22 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
663 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft