The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 24,100

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1421
1765
1957
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1421 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4238
2685
4419
4238 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
8.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.67 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
526 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L