Audi A3 8P or Opel Astra H?

2003–2012 vs 2004–2010 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: A3 8P 4,292 mm, Astra H 4,587 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8P 370 l, Astra H 500 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8P 4.2 l/100 km, Astra H 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8P 75–184 kW, Astra H 59–177 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8P 24 items (Attraction), Astra H 22 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: A3 8P from €5,000 (1 listing); no Astra H is listed right now.

Audi A3 8P2003–2012 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →1 listing from €5,000 →

Opel Astra H2004–2010 · 13 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8P2003–20121 listing · from €5,000	Opel Astra H2004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,203 mm–4,292 mm	Length4,249 mm–4,587 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,753 mm–1,804 mm
Height	Height1,421 mm–1,423 mm	Height1,432 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,614 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–370 l	Trunk volume350 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2012	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)	Power59–177 kW (80–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–3.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 3.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed244 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Attraction	Items in the base trim22 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · S line	Items in the top trim34 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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 · Multimedia3 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8P or Opel Astra H?

Length: Opel Astra H 4,587 mm, Audi A3 8P 4,292 mm (a 295 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 500 vs 370 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8P or Opel Astra H?

The most frugal Audi A3 8P uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDI); the most frugal Opel Astra H 4.7 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 90).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8P or Opel Astra H?

The strongest Audi A3 8P makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 quattro); the strongest Opel Astra H 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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