The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 32,300
€ 22,400
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56.1
70.3
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
59.4 in
103.8
169.8
105.7
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.51 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
26.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26.3 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 TDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
