The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 20,600

€ 26,800

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
104.8
172
101.5
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
94 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
31.54 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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