The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 20,300

€ 17,000

€ 20,300
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 CDTI is 9 cm shorter, 5.4 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
1485
1809
2042
1470
1755
1955
1809 mm
Width
1755 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1485 mm
Height
1470 mm
2662
4370
2640
4460
4370 mm
Length
4460 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.58 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
280 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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14.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
14.31 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
67 mpg
city
34 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
806 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 CDTI
76.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L