The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 23,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.96 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
