Volvo C70 2006 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Astra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Opel Astra 2006 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo C70 is 10 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C70 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
404 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`684 kg | 1`400 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 406 kg | 470 kg | |
| Volvo C70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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