The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13)
€ 20,200

€ 21,000

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
57.9
69.1
77
59.1
71.4
79.3
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
103.9
180.3
105.7
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.09 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
BL
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
590 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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