The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 21,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.81 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
18 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
