The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 25,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55.9
70
77.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
70 in
Width
72.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
166.8
106.1
175.8
166.8 in
Length
175.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.7 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
144 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
555 mi
Range
809 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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