The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 17,300
€ 35,600
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
102.4
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.37 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
