The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 20,900
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
105.7
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
8V
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 dual clutch 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)
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

 REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 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
1096 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft