The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 17,000
€ 21,700
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 Diesel is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
Mazda 3 1.6
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.6 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27.76 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
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 Diesel
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 Diesel
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
