The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 ECOTEC LPG (Autogas) (17 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 25,100

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC LPG.
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
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 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
BL
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.3 gal
450 mi
Range
299 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
299 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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