Opel Astra 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 54 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1630 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 665 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 22 000 | |
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