The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 22,400
€ 27,900
€ 22,400
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 slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.5
69.7
77.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
174
103.9
177.6
174 in
Length
177.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.97 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Turbo
128.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
