The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 17,800
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
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
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.36 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
