The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 45 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
55.8
70.1
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
59.4 in
106.3
171.9
105.7
174
171.9 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.7 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
505 mi
Range
519 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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