The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 20,100

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.67 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft