The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 23,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56
69.5
78.5
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
169
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.32 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
495 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
