Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Opel Astra 2012
Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 165 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
1190 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Volkswagen Scirocco engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Scirocco might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.26 m | 4.42 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 11 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 370 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | 1235 litres | |
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 78 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 229 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`870 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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