The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 23,900

€ 24,900

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 ecoFlex is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 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 ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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23.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
23.65 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mazda 3 2.2 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