Opel Astra 2012 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Outback, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.2 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 180 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 Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`115 | 2`100 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 17 400 | |
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