Audi A3 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 200 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 84 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 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: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| 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. | |||
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`895 | 1`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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