The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 20,800
€ 26,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 CDTI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.18 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BL
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
682 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
