Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1200 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1000 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.50 m
Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1590 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 98 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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
