The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 19,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
