Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 166 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 561 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
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