The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 24,200

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
56.2
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
56.2 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 g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
16 lb
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
249 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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