The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 17,800
€ 25,900
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.9 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
69.5
77
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.64 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
P-J
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
6-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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30.58 lb/hp
19.68 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
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
455 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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
