The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 20,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
777 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
