The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 24,600

€ 21,000

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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