The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 22,400
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.54 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
352 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
