The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 26,900

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
166.9
175.8 in
Length
166.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.48 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
809 mi
Range
511 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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