Opel Astra 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2012 2.0 engine: The Opel 2.0 CDTI A20DTH is a strong and efficient diesel engine that delivers good performance and reasonable fuel consumption. However, it also has several well-known weak points that require attention if long service life is expected. With proper care the engine can cover high mileage, but neglecting maintenance ... More about Opel Astra 2012 2.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`115 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 12 600 | |
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