The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 23,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
107.3
175.6
106.1
175.8
175.6 in
Length
175.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
BP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
773 mi
Range
483 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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