Opel Astra 5 Doors (2009 – 2015) vs Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Opel Astra 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 195 hp against 185 hp. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.5 s. The Opel Astra 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,245 kg against 1,298 kg. At 4,506 mm, the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is 86 mm longer than the Opel Astra 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 5 Doors
2009 – 2015
|
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2015 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 21 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 194 hp | 105 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 400 Nm | 145 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.7 s | 8.2 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 19 – 225 km/h | 183 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.7 – 7.1 L/100 km | 4.5 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,458 – 4,506 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,753 – 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,509 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,298 – 1,520 kg | 1,245 – 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.