Opel Astra 2012 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 53 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1070 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) | 136 mm (5.4 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 | 4.63 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 12 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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