Audi A3 2000 vs Opel Astra 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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`805 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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