Mazda 3 BL or Opel Astra J?

2009–2013 vs 2009–2015 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: 3 BL 4,580 mm, Astra J 4,698 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: 3 BL 430 l, Astra J 500 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km, Astra J 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BL 77–191 kW, Astra J 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BL 25 items (Comfort), Astra J 24 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: Astra J from €13,500 (1 listing); no 3 BL is listed right now.

Mazda 3 BL2009–2013 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, DirectSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra J2009–2015 · 12 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BL2009–2013no listings	Opel Astra J2009–20151 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,419 mm–4,698 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,840 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,482 mm–1,535 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,685 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–430 l	Trunk volume370 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,440 kg	Curb weight1,315 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2013	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power77–191 kW (105–260 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 115	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Comfort	Items in the base trim24 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 3 BL or Opel Astra J?

Length: Opel Astra J 4,698 mm, Mazda 3 BL 4,580 mm (a 118 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 500 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 3 BL or Opel Astra J?

The most frugal Mazda 3 BL uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 CD 115); the most frugal Opel Astra J 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 95).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 3 BL or Opel Astra J?

The strongest Mazda 3 BL makes 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS); the strongest Opel Astra J 206 kW (280 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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