The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 39,100
€ 24,800
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 Sportback is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
55.2
69.5
78.5
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.2 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
169.4
105.7
174
169.4 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
439 mi
Range
512 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
