The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 22,400
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.88 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
8V
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
773 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft