The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 16,800
€ 29,700
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.9
70
77.4
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.5 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
555 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
