Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 24 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen EOS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine Opel Astra 2006 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: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen EOS is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3200 | |
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