The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 21,400

€ 27,900

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 14 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
1485
1809
2042
1460
1770
1970
1809 mm
Width
1770 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1485 mm
Height
1460 mm
2662
4370
2640
4510
4370 mm
Length
4510 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.85 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
300 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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12.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
12.59 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
67 mpg
city
21 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
806 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L