The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 22,300

€ 21,400
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 ecoFlex 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 ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.33 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
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 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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