The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 24,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
71.4
79.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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