The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 25,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.76 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
852 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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