The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 24,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
104.8
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft