The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 21,000
€ 21,400
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.16 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
