The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 38,200
€ 17,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
55.1
69.5
77
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.5
104.8
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
18.71 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
8P
Generation
B-K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
439 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
161.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
