The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Opel Ampera-e is 2.6 inches shorter and 7.7 inches taller.
Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
62.8 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
163.9 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.52 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
1G0F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽  ( 143 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
47.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft