The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 41,000
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.2
69.5
78.5
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.4 in
Height
55.2 in
105.7
174
101.5
169.4
174 in
Length
169.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.64 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
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 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
552 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
