The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 23,300
€ 24,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.25 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
