Audi A4 2016 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 139 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 5400 | |
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