Opel Astra 2006 vs Audi A3 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 19 cm longer than the Audi A3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 165 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 680 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
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