The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 17,300

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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-G 100 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
175.6
104.8
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.26 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
BM
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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