Audi A4 2002 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: 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: | 330'000 km | 470'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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