The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
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 S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
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 2.0 CDTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

 REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 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