The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 21,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.9
69.5
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
600 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
