Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
8.8
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
910 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
1 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Opel Vectra
Used also on Volkswagen Passat
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.42 m
Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 19 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
no data
Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
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
