The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 25,900

€ 24,200

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 8.7 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1423
1765
1995
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1423 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4292
2685
4419
4292 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.32 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
10.4 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
670 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
670 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L