The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 22,800

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.53 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
511 mi
Range
809 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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