The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 25,000

€ 24,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
518 mi
Range
728 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft