The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 21,000

€ 33,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
355 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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