The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 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 6.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
175.8 in
Length
169 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180
P-J
Generation
W176
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
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
565 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft