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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.14 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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