The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 17,800
€ 24,800
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30.58 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
657 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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
