The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 17,000
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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, 0.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
P-J
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

 REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
674 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft