The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 17,300
€ 23,300
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
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 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.54 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
