The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 23,800

€ 26,700

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55.9
70
77.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
70 in
Width
72.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
166.8
106.1
175.8
166.8 in
Length
175.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.67 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26.39 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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