The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 19,000
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 23,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 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 2.0.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
71.4
79.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
105.7
183.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
183.4 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Automatic (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.62 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
P-J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
27.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.41 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data