Opel Astra 2010 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 33 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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