The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 30,900
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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
169.7 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8V
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
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 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
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft