The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 33,000

€ 20,300

€ 33,000
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 3.2 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 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
16 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
355 mi
Range
849 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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