The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 Automatic (16 - 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 Automatic (16 - 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
3007 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 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 automatic 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
22.44 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
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
663 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
663 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1182 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft