The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 42,000

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
58.5
71.2
80.4
55.2
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.2 in
104.8
172
102.2
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.74 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
B-K
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft








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