Opel Astra 2004 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 60 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 330'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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