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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Mazda 3 Sedan?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

3 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers barely more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Astra Sports Tourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is only slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more boot space – 597 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Mazda 3 Sedan

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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 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Mazda 3 Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 132 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
434 - 502 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mazda
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