The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 23,300
€ 25,200
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 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
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 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
Opel Astra 1.7 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
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
621 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
