Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsOpel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P)

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

Opel Astra H

2.0i 16V Turbo

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    612 km
    380 mi
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,249mm167in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,488mm59in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
281L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
1,330L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm-5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 has 10 hp more than Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
1,385 kg
3,053 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66.4 s
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo6.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
565 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,249 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,249 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
565 km
351 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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