The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 17,300

€ 25,600

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
104.8
172
107.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.47 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
B-K
Generation
BP
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 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft