Audi A5 2009 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 130 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Used also on Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 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: | 4.71 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 29 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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