The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 24,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI 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 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
428 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
