Opel Astra 2010 vs Audi A3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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. | |||
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): | 2`065 | 1`880 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 6200 | |
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