The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 23,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
104.8
172
103.9
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.38 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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