The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 16,800

€ 28,000

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex is 4.1 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1510
1814
2013
1470
1755
1955
1814 mm
Width
1755 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1510 mm
Height
1470 mm
2685
4419
2640
4460
4419 mm
Length
4460 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
86 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
130 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
104 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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15.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
15.97 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
51 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L