The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 31,700

€ 27,000

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
166.8
104.8
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8V
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
471 mi
Range
489 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft