The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 35,800
€ 21,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.2 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
809 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
