Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2009 – 2013) vs Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 – 2015): specs compared
The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.5 s. The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.9 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,245 kg against 1,288 kg. At 4,506 mm, the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is 86 mm longer than the Vauxhall Astra Hatchback.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2009 – 2013
|
Vauxhall
Astra Hatchback
2009 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2015 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 185 hp | 87 – 179 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 400 Nm | 130 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 12.2 s | 8.5 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 212 km/h | 169 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 9.2 L/100 km | 3.9 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 – 4,506 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,753 – 1,755 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,509 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,245 – 1,470 kg | 1,288 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.