The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 33,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.1 in
106.1
175.8
103.8
169.8
175.8 in
Length
169.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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