The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 25,900
€ 24,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.42 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
632 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
