Volkswagen Scirocco 2013 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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: | 4.26 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 58 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 229 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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