The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 19,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
55.9
69.5
77
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.5 in
Width
72.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
166.9
106.1
175.8
166.9 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 GTC 1.4
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 GTC 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
