Opel Astra 2010 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.42 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`820 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 6400 | |
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