Opel Astra 2016 vs Audi A4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 113 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1630 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`580 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 12 600 | |
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