The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,300

€ 17,000

€ 23,300
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 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm longer, 8.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
1489
1840
2020
1470
1755
1955
1840 mm
Width
1755 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1489 mm
Height
1470 mm
2695
4466
2640
4460
4466 mm
Length
4460 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.91 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
483 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
340 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L