The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 19,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
833 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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