The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 25,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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, 1.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
56.5
70.7
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
106.1
175.8
107.3
175.6
175.8 in
Length
175.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
P-J
Generation
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
483 mi
Range
773 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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