The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 18,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.94 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
511 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
