Audi A3 1997 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
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`690 | no data | |
| 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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