The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 23,300

€ 23,000

€ 23,300
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 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 e DPF.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.74 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 e 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 e DPF
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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