The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 16,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
55.9
70
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.96 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
