The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 24,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.8
104.8
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
8V
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
555 mi
Range
663 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
