Opel Astra 2001 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Agila | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1110 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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