The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 23,600
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 21,000
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4238 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
216 kg
13.75 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
49 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L