The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 23,100

€ 29,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
104.8
172
176 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
BM
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
566 mi
Range
648 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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