The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 18,300
€ 20,800
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
183.4
103.9
180.3
183.4 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.33 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
