Opel Astra 2012 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 90 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 14 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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