The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 26,900

€ 23,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1421
1765
1957
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4238
2685
4419
4238 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.31 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
9.18 kg/bhp
10.73 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
511 mi
Range
809 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L