The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 26,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.83 %

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

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 DI Turbo 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 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
555 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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