Opel Astra 2002 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 108 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: 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: | 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 | 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 30 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 246 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 84 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: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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