The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 40,100

€ 17,800

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.4.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
1399
1765
1957
1510
1814
2013
1765 mm
Width
1814 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1399 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4230
2685
4419
4230 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg

Weight Difference:
177 kg
11.42 %

General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4
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5.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.87 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.94 kg/bhp
13.87 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
449 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L