The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 36,500

€ 20,600

€ 36,500
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
169
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.26 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.51 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
892 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
892 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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