The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,300
€ 27,700
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.2 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
