The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
169.7 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.83 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
8V
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft