Audi A3 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 11 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 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Audi A3 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 10 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 210 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
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