The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 25,300

€ 36,600

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.1
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.5 in
Height
55.1 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.85 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb✽
( 4 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
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
26 mpg
Audi S3
29.4 lb
city
19 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
No data
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
188 mi
Range
409 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
46.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft