The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 22,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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
166.9
105.7
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
580 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
580 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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