The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 26,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.17 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 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
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
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
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
