The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 53,500
€ 21,000
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.6
70.9
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.9 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.6 in
Height
59.4 in
103.6
171
105.7
174
171 in
Length
174 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.51 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
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
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
