The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 24,500

€ 24,200

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 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 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
610 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft