Audi TT 1999 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 55 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.39 m | |
| Audi TT is 23 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Audi TT has 110 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2400 | |
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