Opel Astra 2012 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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): | 2`090 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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