The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 17,800

€ 26,400

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
69.5
77
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30.58 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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