The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 17,000

€ 17,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.83 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.33 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
43 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
527 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L