The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 19,500

€ 22,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.9
69.5
77
72.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.5
175.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.48 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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