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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.56 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
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
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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