The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 24,200

€ 33,300

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
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 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.18 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
377 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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