Audi A3 1996 vs Opel Astra 1998
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 - 1.9 | 1.2 - 2.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 180 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 235 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 13.7 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 8.9 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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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. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi A3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 1180 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 meters | 10.8 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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