The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 20,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
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 Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
511 mi
Range
590 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
