The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 40,100

€ 23,200

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
12 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
27.84 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
53 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
449 mi
Range
678 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 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
1160 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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