Audi A3 2008 vs Opel Astra 2009
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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: | 1.2 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 250 HP | 95 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 350 NM | 130 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 13.3 seconds | 8.5 - 14.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 9.4 | 4.2 - 7.5 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more 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: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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: | 4.29 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`916 | ~ 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3800 | |
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