Audi A6 1998 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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 A6 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 28 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 450 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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