Opel Astra 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 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: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 380 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
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