Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24VvsOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

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

New comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2004-2008
VS

Opel Astra H GTC

2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    566 km
    352 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

  • Lightest
    1,293 kg
    2,851 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,293kg2,851lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,286mm169in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,488mm59in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,120L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions-
221g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24VOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPCPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC5,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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
23.9 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
100 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V has 10 hp more than Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
1,293 kg
2,851 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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V6.4 s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC6.4 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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V: 1.4 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
566 km
352 mi
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
565 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC 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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,286 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
565 km
351 mi
CO2 score
-
221 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24VOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 km (1 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 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC

  • Is 242 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V
Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

3.2i V6 24V
3.2 V6
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6
2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
3.2 V6
VS
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPCvsAlfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
3.2i V6 24V
3.2 V6
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
3.2i V6 24V
VS
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPCvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24V
3.2i V6 24V
3.2 V6
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
Cupra 2.0 TFSI
VS
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPCvsSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
3.2i V6 24V
3.2 V6
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20083.2 V6
3.2i V6 24V
1.8 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 (8V)1.8 TFSI
2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
R32 3.2 V6
VS
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPCvsVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
3.2i V6 24V
1.8 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
2.0i 16V Turbo OPC
R32 3.2 V6
VS
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo OPCvsVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
3.2i V6 24V
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)3.2i V6 24VvsAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V vs Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo OPC - car comparison - FastVsFaster