The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 20,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.3 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 8.7 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
1423
1765
1995
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1423 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4286
2685
4419
4286 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.54 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
579 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.6
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