AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014
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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIvsOpel Astra J GTC 1.6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Fastest top speed234 km/h145 mph
- Lightest1,205 kg2,657 lb
- Best power-to-weight159 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions134 g/km
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score53/100
- Best economy score91/100
- Best practicality score69/100
Opel Astra J GTC 1.6
- Most powerful200 hp149 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Best estimated range836 km519 mi
- Largest trunk380 L
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | OpelAstra J GTC1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192hp143kW | 200hp149kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,205kg2,657lb | 1,503kg3,314lb |
| Gross weight | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,990kg4,387lb |
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph Calculated | 91.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.0s Calculated | 35.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated | 7.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated | 186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 776km482mi Calculated | 836km519mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,598cc98cu in |
| Length | 3,973mm156in | 4,466mm176in |
| Width | 1,746mm69in | 1,840mm72in |
| Height | 1,422mm56in | 1,482mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,469mm97in | 2,695mm106in |
| Front track | 1,477mm58in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,471mm58in | 1,588mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 112mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 270L | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | 920L | 1,165L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 45L | 56L |
| CO2 emissions | 134g/km | 156g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
- Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 5,400 rpm | 1,250-5,300 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 5,500 rpm | 1,650-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | OpelAstra J GTC1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.9 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.0 s | 35.2 s |
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.9 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 147 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 192 hp 143 kW |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 200 hp 149 kW |
Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has 8 hp more than AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 8 hp (6 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 1,503 kg 3,314 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 230 km/h 143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 6.9 s |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 7.9 s |
Although Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has more power, AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 1.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 776 km 482 mi |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 836 km 519 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 192 hp 143 kW | 6.9 s | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 200 hp 149 kW | 7.9 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 |
| 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
| OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI | OpelAstra J GTC1.6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 192 hp 143 kW | 200 hp 149 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.9 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb | 1,503 kg 3,314 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 776 km 482 mi | 836 km 519 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 134 g/km | 156 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 270 L 9.5 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI | Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.15 LC100 km | 11.73 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi | 18.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal | 1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,523 LC/year | 1,759 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI
- Is 298 kg lighter
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 22 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Opel Astra J GTC 1.6
- Has 8 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
- Has 110 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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