The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 27,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.19 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft