The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,000

€ 21,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1510
1814
2013
1470
1755
1955
1814 mm
Width
1755 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1510 mm
Height
1470 mm
2685
4419
2640
4460
4419 mm
Length
4460 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.51 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
13.92 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
city
54 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L