The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
€ 19,500

€ 28,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 9 inches longer, 2.5 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
70
77.4
72.4 in
Width
70 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.1
175.8
102.4
166.8
175.8 in
Length
166.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.9 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
148 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
133 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
21.38 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
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
9.2 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft