The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 38,200

€ 25,000
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi S3
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi S3
P-J
Generation
8P
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi S3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
809 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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