The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 38,200
€ 25,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.95 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
8P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
439 mi
Range
648 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
