The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,300
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft