The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 16,800
€ 20,100
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.4 is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.32 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
86 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
104 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
35.2 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
