The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 24,200

€ 28,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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