The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 40,100
€ 24,600
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 CDTI.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 CDTI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.41 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
449 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
