The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 25,700

€ 33,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
165.9
175.8 in
Length
165.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
527 mi
Range
355 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
125 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).
198.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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