The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 19,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.75 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
27.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
566 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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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