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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.2
70
77.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.2 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.74 %

General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
8V
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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