The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 22,400
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
55.9
70
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.95 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
