The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 22,100

€ 17,000

€ 22,100
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 Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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