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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsOpel Astra H GTC · Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

Opel Astra H GTC · Facelift 2007

OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    397 mi
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

  • Lightest
    1,318 kg
    2,906 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,318kg2,906lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,488mm59in
Trunk volume
280L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
1,070L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC5,600 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
23.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 has 10 hp more than Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
1,318 kg
2,906 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66.4 s
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC6.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
565 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.4 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
565 km
351 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

  • Is 192 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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