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 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
55.2
70
77.4
59.4
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
102.2
167.4
105.7
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
General
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
8V
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
