The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 17,600

€ 20,400

€ 17,600
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 1.4 is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.83 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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