The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
70
77.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.51 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft