The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 40,100

€ 22,700
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 LPG 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 LPG 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 LPG 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 LPG ecoFlex
Audi S3
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Audi S3
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
307 mi
Range
449 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
116.5 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 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 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 LPG 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