The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 53,500

€ 25,900

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.91 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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