The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 49,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi RS3 Sportback
59.4
71.4
79.3
55.2
70.6
78.5
71.4 in
Width
70.6 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 Turbo
Audi RS3 Sportback
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.8 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi RS3 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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi RS3 Sportback
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
409 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Audi RS3 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
