Opel Astra 2002 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1100 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 80 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): | no data | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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