The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 20,300

€ 17,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.9 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
32.67 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
57 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
849 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
849 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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