The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 21,400

€ 20,400

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
104.8
172
103.9
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
B-K
Generation
BL
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
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
128 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
166 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
22.05 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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