Audi A3 1996 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 17 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): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 |
1100 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 80 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`705 | 1`765 | |
| 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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