The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 36,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
169
175.8 in
Length
169 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.51 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
519 mi
Range
396 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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