The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 24,300

€ 35,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
58.5
71.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
104.8
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.67 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
728 mi
Range
396 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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