The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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
3463 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
16.92 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

 REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 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
1012 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft