Audi A7 vs Holden Astra
What's the difference?

Audi A7

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2019 price

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Holden Astra

$4,500 - $20,990

2018 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2019 Audi A7

2018 Holden Astra

By Matt Campbell

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Turbo 4, 1.4L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.3L/100km (combined)

5.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Good to drive
Good looking
Well-specced

Dislikes

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

Missing rear seat amenities
Smallish fuel tank
Awkward pedal position

2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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2018 Holden Astra Summary

Holden's current Astra is the second go the car has had in this country, after first being badged an Opel to the sounds of crickets from the buying public. That hubristic exercise was followed by a brief withdrawal from the Australian market before returning, rather more sensibly badged (and sensibly-priced) as a Holden.

It chugged along quite nicely in 2017. It didn't break any records, no, but regularly broke the 1000 units per month mark to end up with about five percent of the small car market, which it shares with some serious competition from Europe and Japan.

The + in R+ means more safety, but also more money. Safety is good, but do you get anything else for your money?

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Deep dive comparison

2019 Audi A7 2018 Holden Astra

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Verdict

The Astra's biggest problem is probably the Holden badge. Despite the company's best efforts, some buyers are wary of the company's longevity and some of the other cars in the range do the Astra no favours - Trax, Colorado and Barina feel cheap, because they are. The Astra isn't cheaply made and holds up very well in excellent company.

Audi A7 vs Holden Astra What's the difference?

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Audi A7 vs Holden Astra
What's the difference?