The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 23,300
€ 33,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.47 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
355 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
