The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 26,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 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 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.85 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 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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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
504 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 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
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
