Opel Astra 2012 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 7 HP more power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 5 NM less than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.61 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 9 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 26 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 17 000 | |
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