The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 17,600

€ 19,100

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.8 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft