The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 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 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.5 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

 REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft