The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 21,000

€ 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 18.2 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
13.17 %

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
Drive
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
13.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
60 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
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).
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
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L