Opel Astra 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 40 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 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 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 Opel Astra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but higher. Opel Astra is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 150 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 13 200 | |
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