The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 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 S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.97 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
633 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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