The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 20,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.17 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.25 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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