The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 (12 - 18)
€ 21,800

€ 17,500

€ 21,800
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 SKYACTIV-G 120 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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
59.1
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
106.3
180.3
105.7
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.91 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
BM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
527 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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