The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
169.7 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft