Audi A3 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| 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: | 4.29 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`065 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 3800 | |
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