The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 20,300

€ 27,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
806 mi
Range
583 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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