The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 27,600

€ 19,300

€ 27,600
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 18.2 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
1421
1777
1966
1510
1814
2013
1777 mm
Width
1814 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
2601
4237
2685
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.95 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
777 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L