The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 23,300

€ 20,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.4 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
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.7 in
Width
71.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
59.4 in
106.3
175.6
105.7
174
175.6 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
BM
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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