The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 19,500

€ 24,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.6
72.4
79.5
56
69.5
78.5
72.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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