The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 28,800

€ 23,300

€ 28,800
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 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56.1
70.3
77.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
58.6 in
103.8
169.8
106.1
175.8
169.8 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.17 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
797 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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