The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 16,800
€ 40,100
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.1
69.5
77
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
55.1 in
105.7
174
101.5
166.5
174 in
Length
166.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
449 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
157.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
