The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 23,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
B-K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
489 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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