Mazda 3 BM/BN or Opel Astra J?

2013–2019 vs 2009–2015 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: 3 BM/BN 4,580 mm, Astra J 4,698 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: 3 BM/BN 419 l, Astra J 500 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BM/BN 3.8 l/100 km, Astra J 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BM/BN 74–121 kW, Astra J 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BM/BN 28 items (Prime-Line), Astra J 24 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: 3 BM/BN from €5,350 (1 listing), Astra J from €13,500 (1 listing).

Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–2019 · 11 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, DriveSpecifications →1 listing from €5,350 →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BM/BN2013–20191 listing · from €5,350	Opel Astra J2009–20151 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,419 mm–4,698 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,840 mm
Height	Height1,450 mm	Height1,482 mm–1,535 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,685 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume364 l–419 l	Trunk volume370 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,405 kg	Curb weight1,315 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank51 l	Fuel tank56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power74–121 kW (101–165 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.5 Skyactiv-D 105	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsPrime-Line · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Prime-Line	Items in the base trim24 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort9 · 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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings1
Price from	Price from€5,350	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions