The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 26,600

€ 24,600

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55.9
70
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.84 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
758 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft