The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 40,100
€ 20,900
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
58.6
72.4
79.5
55.1
69.5
77
72.4 in
Width
69.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.6 in
Height
55.1 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
166.5
175.8 in
Length
166.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.29 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
561 mi
Range
449 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
