The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,200

€ 25,900

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 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
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.64 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi A3 1.8 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
19.68 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
31 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
455 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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
9.9 cu ft









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