The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 17,300
€ 20,400
€ 17,300
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 ECOTEC is 9 cm shorter, 5.4 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1485
1809
2042
1470
1755
1955
1809 mm
Width
1755 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1485 mm
Height
1470 mm
2662
4370
2640
4460
4370 mm
Length
4460 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1244 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.82 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
B-K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
12.57 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
51 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
38 mpg
city
49 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
516 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
