The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 20,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
56
69.5
78.5
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.45 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
16 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
355 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
