Volvo C70 1999 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 38 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 50 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 45 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.7 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 (kg): | 2`000 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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