The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 19,500

€ 17,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.9
69.1
77
72.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
106.1
175.8
103.9
175.6
175.8 in
Length
175.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.79 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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