The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 23,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.84 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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