The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 24,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70
77.4
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.96 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










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