Audi S3 (1999 – 2001) vs Opel Astra OPC (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Audi S3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 229 km/h. The Opel Astra OPC uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,210 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S3
1999 – 2001
|
Opel
Astra OPC
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 210 hp | 160 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 188 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 7.5 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 220 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 8.9 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,158 mm | 4,110 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg | 1,210 – 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.