The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 26,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
107.3
175.6
104.8
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
BP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
773 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft