The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
169.7 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
59 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
16.3 lb
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
249 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft