AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005
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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 3.2 V6vsOpel Signum · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonOpel Signum · Facelift 2005
2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Comparison overview
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AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful250 hp186 kW
- Lightest1,525 kg3,362 lb
- Best power-to-weight164 hp/t122 kW/t6.1 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption13.0 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score59/100
- Best economy score82/100
Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Largest trunk365 L
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250hp186kW | 250hp186kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,525kg3,362lb | 1,580kg3,483lb |
| Gross weight | 2,085kg4,597lb | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 84.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 94.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4s | 7.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.7s Calculated | 29.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1s Calculated | 7.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK | 17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated | 222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 638km397mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,189cc195cu in | 2,792cc170cu in |
| Length | 4,214mm166in | 4,651mm183in |
| Width | 1,765mm69in | 1,798mm71in |
| Height | 1,421mm56in | 1,466mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,578mm101in | 2,830mm111in |
| Front track | 1,534mm60in | 1,536mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,507mm59in | 1,525mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 281L | 365L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,011L | 1,410L |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 60L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 224g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
- Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 6,300 rpm | 2,500-3,000 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 5,500 rpm | - | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.1 s | 7.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.4 s | 7.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.7 s | 29.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.2 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.4 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 101 mph | 152 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 250 hp 186 kW |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 250 hp 186 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 247 km/h 153 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 6.4 s |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 7.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6 and Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | 250 hp 186 kW | 6.4 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | 250 hp 186 kW | 7.6 s | 247 km/h 153 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20053.2 V6 | OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 250 hp 186 kW | 250 hp 186 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.4 s | 7.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 638 km 397 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 224 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 281 L 9.9 cu ft | 365 L 12.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 3.2 V6
- Is 55 kg lighter
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
- Has 30 Nm more
- Has 84 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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