Volkswagen EOS 2009 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 7 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | 122 mm (4.8 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: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen EOS is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
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