The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)

€ 24,600
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 17,500
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 24,600
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 2.0 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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
105.7
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.97 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

 REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
527 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data