The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 49,900

€ 26,700

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.05 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 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 2.0 CDTI
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
409 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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