The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
69.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
169.4 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
8P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft