The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 26,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 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
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.52 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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