The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 31,700

€ 23,500

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
70
77.4
59.4
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
102.4
166.8
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.19 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
471 mi
Range
590 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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