Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 292 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 78 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`720 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5800 | |
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