Opel Astra 2012 vs Audi A4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 110 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 139 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 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 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 980 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: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 12 800 | |
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