The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 20,500
€ 28,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.33 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
