The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 20,200

€ 20,800

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 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 1.3 CDTI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.38 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
34.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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