Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 - 1.4 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 150 HP | 87 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 - 250 NM | 130 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 15.5 seconds | 8.5 - 15.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 - 4.9 | 3.7 - 7.2 | |
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Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 - 145 mm (5.6 - 5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 45 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 283 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`631 | ~ 1`907 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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