The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 17,300

€ 24,000

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.52 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft