The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 27,800
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 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 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
