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 8.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.54 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft