The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,300

€ 21,600

€ 19,300
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 1.6 is 4.1 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1510
1814
2013
1470
1755
1955
1814 mm
Width
1755 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1510 mm
Height
1470 mm
2685
4419
2640
4460
4419 mm
Length
4460 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.13 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.15 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
45 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
34 mpg
city
54 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
552 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.6
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L