The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 36,000

€ 42,000

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra OPC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
58.3
72.4
79.5
55.2
70
77.4
72.4 in
Width
70 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.2 in
106.1
175.8
102.2
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.86 %

General
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
P-J
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline 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
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
429 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft