The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 24,300
€ 19,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.97 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
158 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
19.62 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
728 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
728 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
