Audi A3 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
| Audi A3 and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
678 litres | 1235 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.5 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 (kg): | 1`845 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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