The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 18,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
55.1
69.5
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.1 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.95 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
409 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
