The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
59.1
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
70.7 in
Width
71.4 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
183.4
175.4 in
Length
183.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.9 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data