The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 23,200

€ 24,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
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 Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
60 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
765 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
765 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Diesel Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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