The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 42,000

€ 20,300

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 11.6 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 8.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1401
1777
1966
1485
1809
2042
1777 mm
Width
1809 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1401 mm
Height
1485 mm
2596
4254
2662
4370
4254 mm
Length
4370 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.73 %

General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
8V
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.03 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
33 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
482 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L