The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 23,300

€ 24,500
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 1.9 TDI e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.4 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1423
1765
1995
1489
1840
2020
1765 mm
Width
1840 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1423 mm
Height
1489 mm
2578
4292
2695
4466
4292 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.14 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L