The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 23,900

€ 17,000

€ 23,900
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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.83 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.67 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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