The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 43,500

€ 24,100

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 16.7 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 10.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1401
1777
1966
1510
1814
2013
1777 mm
Width
1814 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1401 mm
Height
1510 mm
2596
4252
2685
4419
4252 mm
Length
4419 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.77 %

General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
534 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L