The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 20,300
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
55.9
69.5
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
455 mi
Range
849 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
