The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 17,000

€ 30,000
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
697 lb
20.12 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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