Opel Astra 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 11 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen EOS 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. | |||
| Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 380 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5000 | |
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