The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,800
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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 Diesel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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 Diesel
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.49 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
BM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

 REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
682 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data