The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 20,900

€ 23,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
175.8 in
Length
165.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
561 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 Turbo
117.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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