The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 23,100

€ 25,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
40 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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