Skoda Roomster 2010 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Roomster is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Roomster engine produces 14 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Skoda Roomster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Roomster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Roomster consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Skoda Roomster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Roomster consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Roomster 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Skoda Roomster 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.54 m | |
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Skoda Roomster is smaller, but higher. Skoda Roomster is 48 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Roomster is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Skoda Roomster has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Roomster is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Roomster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`676 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Roomster has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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