The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 23,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 23,200
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
69.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
169 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.38 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft