Audi A4 2009 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: | 170 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 45 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Seat Altea, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, 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. Audi A4 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: | 4.72 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 10 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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