The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 35,800

€ 36,000

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra OPC
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
72.4
79.5
69.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
168.7
106.1
175.8
168.7 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra OPC
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.48 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra OPC
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 OPC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra OPC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra OPC
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
396 mi
Range
429 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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