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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.07 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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