The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 36,600

€ 16,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.5 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 11.1 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
1399
1765
1957
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1399 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4214
2685
4419
4214 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.26 %

General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
86 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
15.97 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
409 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L