The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 24,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF 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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 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
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
158 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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
632 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
