The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 24,200

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.31 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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