Opel Astra 2007 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 60 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen EOS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 3 cm narrower, 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5600 | |
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