The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 33,900

€ 26,900

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.65 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
355 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
198.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft