The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 22,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
104.8
172
106.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
B-K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
663 mi
Range
566 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft