Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Volkswagen EOS torque is 18 NM more than Opel Astra. Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen EOS is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3800 | |
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