The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.25 %
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
489 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft