The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 21,000
€ 22,800
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.79 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
