A friend of mine says an Opel Astra feels just like an Audi A3, but costs less. And in these live pics from the Frankfurt Motor Show of the new hatch, it looks like the Astra might also get an award for being the sexiest of the two. In terms of dimensions, it comes in at 4.42 metrs long, 1.81 metres wide, 1.51 metres tall and with a wheel base of 2.65 metres.
Prices for the German market range from 15,900 euros for the 1.4-litre EcoFlex model with 87 hp, to 27,405 euros for the 2.0-litre CDTI with 160 hp. The 1.3-litre MultiJet at 95 hp costs 19,390 euros, while the 1.4-litre Turbo petrol with 140 hp has a price tag of 19,075 euros. While the Opel Astra doesn’t really compete with the Audi A3, it’s certainly a very very good option if you’re in the market for a new hatchback.
