The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 21,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.53 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 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 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 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
444 mi
Range
527 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
