Audi A3 8L or Opel Astra G?

1996–2003 vs 1998–2004 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: A3 8L 4,152 mm, Astra G 4,288 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8L 350 l, Astra G 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8L 5 l/100 km, Astra G 5 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8L 66–132 kW, Astra G 55–147 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8L 17 items (Attraction), Astra G 17 items (Club).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8L1996–2003 · 12 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, Ambition, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra G1998–2004 · 11 engines · Club, Comfort, Elegance, NjoySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8L1996–2003no listings	Opel Astra G1998–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm	Length4,110 mm–4,288 mm
Width	Width1,735 mm	Width1,709 mm
Height	Height1,423 mm–1,427 mm	Height1,410 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,513 mm–2,518 mm	Wheelbase2,606 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume370 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,345 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–62 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1998–2004
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power66–132 kW (90–179 hp)	Power55–147 kW (75–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.9	Displacement (l)1.2–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.7 DTI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.8 T 180	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed228 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Club
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Attraction	Items in the base trim17 · Club
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim26 · Edition
Equipment · Comfort5 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8L or Opel Astra G?

Length: Opel Astra G 4,288 mm, Audi A3 8L 4,152 mm (a 136 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,606 vs 2,518 mm. Boot: 500 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8L or Opel Astra G?

The most frugal Audi A3 8L uses 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Opel Astra G 5 l/100 km (1.7 DTI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8L or Opel Astra G?

The strongest Audi A3 8L makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 T 180); the strongest Opel Astra G 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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