The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 20,600
€ 22,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 2.0 FSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
94 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
31.54 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
