The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 21,600
€ 20,000
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 Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.53 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
P-J
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 Turbo
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
