The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 22,400

€ 33,000

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 8.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
1510
1814
2013
1421
1765
1957
1814 mm
Width
1765 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1510 mm
Height
1421 mm
2685
4419
2578
4214
4419 mm
Length
4214 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
197 kg
12.55 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
512 mi
Range
355 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
281 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L