The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 24,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.78 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
409 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
