The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 30,100
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 22,900
 Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (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 2.0 TDI quattro (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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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