The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 38,200

€ 32,100

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.6 %

General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
8P
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
439 mi
Range
682 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft