The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 26,700

€ 24,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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
169
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
795 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft