The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,700

€ 21,600

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 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 1.4 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 1.4 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.92 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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