The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 24,500
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 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
Mazda 3 2.0
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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 2.0
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
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
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
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