The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 35,500
€ 26,700
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.51 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 1.5 Diesel
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
396 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
