The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 28,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 GTC 1.4 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.5
69.7
79.3
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57.5 in
106.1
175.8
103.9
177.6
175.8 in
Length
177.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.23 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
