The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 24,500

€ 20,400

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.13 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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