Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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 | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle 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. | |||
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`720 | 1`885 | |
| 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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