The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 40,100

€ 24,500
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 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 8.6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
1485
1809
2042
1399
1765
1957
1809 mm
Width
1765 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1485 mm
Height
1399 mm
2662
4370
2578
4230
4370 mm
Length
4230 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg

Weight Difference:
186 kg
12 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
B-K
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
663 mi
Range
449 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
281 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L