The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 20,900

€ 33,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
710 lb
20.13 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.04 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
377 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
585 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
96.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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