The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 21,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.92 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
123 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.91 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
585 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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