The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 17,500

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.33 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
527 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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