The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 38,200
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.9 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 11.1 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
1510
1814
2013
1399
1765
1957
1814 mm
Width
1765 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1510 mm
Height
1399 mm
2685
4419
2578
4230
4419 mm
Length
4230 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.26 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
P-J
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol 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
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
512 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
