The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 25,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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 DI Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.18 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
674 mi
Range
519 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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