The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 29,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.9
70
77.4
72.4 in
Width
70 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.1
175.8
102.4
166.8
175.8 in
Length
166.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
555 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
