The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 21,000
€ 23,300
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
55.9
69.5
77
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.5 in
Width
72.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.5
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
697 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
