The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,500
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft