The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 28,400

€ 23,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 MPS is 3.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.5
69.7
79.3
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
177.6
105.7
174
177.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BL
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
388 mi
Range
773 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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