The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
175.8 in
Length
170.2 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.14 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
P-J
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 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).
132.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft