Opel Astra 2010 vs Audi A3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 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. | |||
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 (€): | 4000 | 6400 | |
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