The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 21,500

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.2 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
566 mi
Range
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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