The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 21,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
166.9
104.8
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.69 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
518 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI 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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
