The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 20,500
€ 19,100
€ 20,500
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 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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
