Opel Astra 2006 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 83 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Opel Astra is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 41 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | 2`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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