The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,300
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 Turbo is 1.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
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 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.6 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
388 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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