Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 200 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Tiguan | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Scirocco 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. | |||
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 |
755 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 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.6 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`760 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5800 | |
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