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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 26500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 26500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a somewhat edge – offering 225 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely noticeable lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more room – 597 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer slight takes the win – 497 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,500
Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 413 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
26500 - 41800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
81 - 413 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
4642 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
-
Height
1443 - 1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
413 - 497 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.