The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 23,300

€ 22,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
P-J
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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