The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 20,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.69 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
663 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L