The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 25,100

€ 27,900

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.5
69.7
77.6
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.82 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
809 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
809 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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