The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,200

€ 33,000

€ 24,200
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.54 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
38 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
725 mi
Range
355 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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