Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 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): | 2`030 | 1`983 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 3800 | |
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