Opel Astra 3 Doors (1998 – 2004) vs Audi A3 Sportback (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Audi A3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 220 km/h. The Opel Astra 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,025 kg against 1,090 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 3 Doors
1998 – 2004
|
Audi
A3 Sportback
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Sportback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 22 | 17 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 160 hp | 90 – 179 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 280 Nm | 148 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 17.0 s | 7.6 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 220 km/h | 177 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 9.3 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,110 mm | 4,153 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,512 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,025 – 1,235 kg | 1,090 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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