The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 24,200

€ 26,300
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 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.33 %

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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