The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 MPS
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 MPS
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 MPS
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 MPS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 MPS
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
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
19.9 lb
city
18 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
31 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
288 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft