The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 40,100
€ 20,900
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
55.2
70
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
59.4 in
102.2
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
8V
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
488 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
