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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
482 - 501 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
140 - 186 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Mazda
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