The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 22,800
€ 20,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
