The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 26,700

€ 17,000

€ 26,700
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 CDTI 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 CDTI
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 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.02 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 CDTI
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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