The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 35,800
€ 20,300
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.98 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 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
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 CDTI
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 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
396 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
