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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24500 - 35500 £
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Price
26500 - 41800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 413 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
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Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
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Length
-
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Length
4642 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1443 - 1481 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
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Payload
470 - 485 kg
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Payload
413 - 497 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.