The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 33,000

€ 25,700

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
104.8
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.27 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
355 mi
Range
648 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft