The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 20,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 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 1.4 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 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 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.71 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
355 mi
Range
590 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
