The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 25,900

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
103.8
169.7
105.7
174
169.7 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft