The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 20,300
€ 35,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.14 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 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 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
56 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
806 mi
Range
396 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
