Audi A4 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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