Audi A3 1996 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. Note, however, that this Audi A3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Audi A3 1996 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 1996 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine | |||
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 | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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