The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 26,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 2.0.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.0
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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 2.0
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.0
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 2.0
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