Opel Astra 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Opel Astra 2009 1.4 engine: The Opel 1.4 Turbo engines with codes A14NET and A14NEL are 1.4-liter turbocharged units producing around 140 hp. They use a timing chain and a cast-iron cylinder block, which contributes to decent durability when the engine is maintained properly. With regular servicing—particularly frequent oil ... More about Opel Astra 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 13 cm longer than the Audi A3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 | 5800 | |
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