The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 21,000

€ 23,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 18.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 8.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
4238
4419 mm
Length
4238 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
13.75 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L