The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 38,200
€ 19,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 7.4 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
166.5
105.7
174
166.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.26 %
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
5-speed manual 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
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
439 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
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
