The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 49,900

€ 25,600

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
55.2
70.6
78.5
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.6 in
Width
72.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.2 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
169.4
106.1
175.8
169.4 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.91 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
409 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft