The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 27,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70
77.4
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
