The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 16,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex.
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
55.9
69.5
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
115 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
