The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 43,500
€ 20,600
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
167.4
104.8
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
534 mi
Range
806 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
