Audi A3 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012

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Audi A3
2013 - 2016
Opel Astra
2012 - 2015
Body: CabrioHatchback
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: 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG)
Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Opel Astra is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines.

Performance

Power: 110 - 184 HP87 - 180 HP
Torque: 200 - 380 NM130 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 - 11.4 seconds8.5 - 15.1 seconds
In general, Audi A3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Astra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.9 - 6.63.7 - 7.2
Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.42 m
Width: 1.79 m1.81 m
Height: 1.41 m1.51 m
Audi A3 and Opel Astra are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 320 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
678 litres1235 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space.
Audi A3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 557 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.5 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.6 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: ~ 1`936 kg~ 1`907 kg
Net weight:~ 1`442 kg~ 1`342 kg
Load capacity:~ 494 kg~ 565 kg
Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): no data4600
Rating in user reviews: 5.6/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Opel Astra has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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