The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 22,100
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 Turbo.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 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
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 Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.36 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 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
