Opel Astra 2012 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo V60, but torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V60. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 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: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 13 800 | |
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