The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
8V
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
48 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft