Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 50 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 2.0 engine | |||
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`950 | 1`975 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
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