Opel Astra 2010 vs Volvo V60 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V60 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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