The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 21,600

€ 17,300

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
55.9
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
104.8
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.48 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 1.4 ECOTEC
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
444 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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