The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 22,400
€ 24,800
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
69.5
77
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
