The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Opel Astra 1.7 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