The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 24,100

€ 22,300

€ 24,100
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 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 FSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 FSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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