Opel Astra 2002 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 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 TT) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi TT, but torque is 45 NM more than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 620 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi TT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.35 m | |
| Opel Astra is 23 cm longer than the Audi TT, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 220 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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