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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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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Opel Astra J GTC

1.6

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSIOpelAstra 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 TFSIOpel Astra J GTC 1.6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI5,400 rpm1,250-5,300 rpm5,650 rpm
OpelAstra J GTC1.65,500 rpm1,650-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSIOpelAstra 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSIOpelAstra J GTC1.6
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIOpel Astra J GTC 1.6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,759 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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