The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 17,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
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 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
