The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 25,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 DI Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
174
107.3
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.57 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
P-J
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
512 mi
Range
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft