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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

Opel Astra K

1.6 EcoTec

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,662mm105in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
365L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
48L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTecPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec4,700-5,500 rpm1,700-4,700 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
28.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
1,275 kg
2,811 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI6.8 s
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec7.0 s

Although Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec has more power, AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 0.2 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.0 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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