The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 21,300

€ 24,100

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.81 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
125 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 Turbo
125 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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