The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 18,100

€ 24,800

€ 18,100
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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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