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

€ 28,400

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.5
69.7
79.3
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.4 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
174
103.9
177.6
174 in
Length
177.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
552 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









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