The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 49,900
€ 22,400
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.2
70.6
78.5
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.6 in
Width
71.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
169.4
105.7
174
169.4 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.91 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
409 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
