The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,400

€ 20,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.34 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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