The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 20,400

€ 25,300
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
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 1.6 CD
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.13 %

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
5-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb✽
( 4 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
52 mpg
( 59 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
4 MPGe
59 MPGe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
29.4 lb
city
41 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
62 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
188 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
46.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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