Audi RS3 8V or Opel Astra K?

2015–2020 vs 2015–2021 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: RS3 8V 4,479 mm, Astra K 4,702 mm — a 22 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8V 315 l, Astra K 540 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8V 8.1 l/100 km, Astra K 3.7 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8V 270–294 kW, Astra K 74–147 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8V 40 items (Basis), Astra K 25 items (Selection).
On Autodrom: Astra K from €3,550 (2 listings); no RS3 8V is listed right now.

Audi RS3 8V2015–2020 · 3 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra K2015–2021 · 12 engines · Selection, Edition, Dynamic, InnovationSpecifications →2 listings from €3,550 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8V2015–2020no listings	Opel Astra K2015–20212 listings · from €3,550
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,479 mm	Length4,370 mm–4,702 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,802 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,411 mm	Height1,485 mm–1,510 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,662 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–315 l	Trunk volume370 l–540 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank48 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2015–2021
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines12
Power	Power270–294 kW (367–400 hp)	Power74–147 kW (101–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 367	Lowest consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CDTI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.6 Turbo 200
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Selection
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim25 · Selection
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim41 · Innovation
Equipment · Comfort12 · 5
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,550
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€5,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8V or Opel Astra K?

Length: Opel Astra K 4,702 mm, Audi RS3 8V 4,479 mm (a 223 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,662 vs 2,631 mm. Boot: 540 vs 315 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8V or Opel Astra K?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8V uses 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 367); the most frugal Opel Astra K 3.7 l/100 km (1.6 CDTI 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8V or Opel Astra K?

The strongest Audi RS3 8V makes 294 kW (400 hp) (2.5 TFSI 400); the strongest Opel Astra K 147 kW (200 hp) (1.6 Turbo 200).

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