The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 23,800

€ 26,800
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 Diesel 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 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
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 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
P-J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24.73 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
682 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
682 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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