The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 24,600
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 24,600
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
Audi S3
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi S3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi S3
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
48 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
710 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
100.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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