The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 20,900

€ 17,000

€ 20,900
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 9 cm shorter, 5.4 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
1485
1809
2042
1470
1755
1955
1809 mm
Width
1755 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1485 mm
Height
1470 mm
2662
4370
2640
4460
4370 mm
Length
4460 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
1278 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.8 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1399 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
230 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
230 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8.64 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
585 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
542 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L