The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 25,100

€ 28,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
104.8
172
103.8
169.8
172 in
Length
169.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.13 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
8V
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
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
14.5 lb✽
( 6 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
60 mpg
( 68 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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
6 MPGe
68 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
19.9 lb
city
53 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
No data
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
288 mi
Range
797 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
288 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
30.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
30.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft