Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.7 seconds, compared with 9.4 seconds for 2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G. 2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G has the higher listed output at 150 hp; 2025 Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo is rated at 130 hp, a difference of 20 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo at 230 Nm and 2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G at 213 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo has the lower recorded consumption at 5.8 L/100km; 2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G is listed at 6.3 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 358 litres versus 267 litres, a difference of 91 litres. 2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G is 399 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo has the lower listed starting price at $23,200, compared with $23,900 for 2025 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.