The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,100
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 CNG is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.98 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
60 MPGe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
19.9 lb
city
44 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
60 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft