Opel Astra 2007 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 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: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 380 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5600 | |
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