The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.7 in
Width
71.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
105.7
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
512 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data