The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 25,100
€ 28,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 CNG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.22 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 2.2 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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
19.9 lb
city
33 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
50 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
288 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
