The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 35,500

€ 24,900

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 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
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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