Audi A4 2005 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 60 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Used also on Opel Zafira | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 30 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 84 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: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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