The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,700

€ 20,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFlex is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.32 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
580 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
580 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
113.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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