The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 21,500
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 34,700
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 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.96 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data