The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 22,400

€ 22,300

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.17 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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)
31.1 cu ft