The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 24,500
€ 25,900
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 6.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
165.9
104.8
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.25 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
455 mi
Range
663 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
