The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 23,100

€ 26,900

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
59.4 in
106.3
176
105.7
174
176 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.16 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
566 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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