The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 18.9 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 11.1 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1399 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4230 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.26 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L