Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
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