The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 21,000
€ 31,700
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70
77.4
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.3 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
471 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
