Audi A3 2010 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.0 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 |
1104 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`830 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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