The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 24,500
€ 27,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
104.8
172
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
31 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
663 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
