The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 20,200
€ 18,300
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
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
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.62 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
