Audi A3 (2005 – 2008) vs Vauxhall Astra VXR (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Audi A3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,393 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Vauxhall Astra VXR is 76 mm longer than the Audi A3.
| Specification |
Audi
A3
2005 – 2008
|
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 20 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 12.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 249 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 10.5 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,214 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,092 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,525 kg | 1,393 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.