Opel Astra 1998 vs Audi A3 1996

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Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
Audi A3
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Astra is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 2.21.6 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 65 - 147 HP90 - 180 HP
Torque: 110 - 280 NM145 - 235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 17 seconds7.5 - 13.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.6 - 9.34.9 - 8.9
Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.11 m4.15 m
Width: 1.71 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1180 litres1110 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`661~ 1`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 10001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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