The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 0.2 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
175.8 in
Length
175.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.81 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft