The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 23,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.25 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
518 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
125 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
