The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

€ 30,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 19,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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 1.4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
169 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.57 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft