The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,800

€ 23,300

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.5 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1421
1765
1957
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4214
2685
4419
4214 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
697 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L