The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 19,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.77 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
