The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 20,900
€ 40,100
€ 20,900
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 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.2
70
77.4
71.4 in
Width
70 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
55.2 in
105.7
174
102.2
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
