Audi A3 1996 vs Opel Astra 1998

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Audi A3
1996 - 2000
Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 1.91.2 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 90 - 180 HP65 - 147 HP
Torque: 145 - 235 NM110 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 13.7 seconds8.8 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 8.94.6 - 9.3
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.15 m4.11 m
Width: 1.74 m1.71 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1110 litres1180 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Audi A3 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 Opel Astra (by 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`690~ 1`661
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 10001000
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
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