Opel Astra 2010 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 60 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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): | 2`065 | 1`940 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
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