The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 21,000

€ 27,900

€ 21,000
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 1.7 CDTI is 9.1 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
1510
1814
2013
1460
1770
1970
1814 mm
Width
1770 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1510 mm
Height
1460 mm
2685
4419
2640
4510
4419 mm
Length
4510 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.07 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
773 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L