Opel Astra 2006 vs Audi A3 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 700 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) | |
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`975 | 1`875 | |
| 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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