Opel Astra 2006 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Opel Grandland is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Opel Grandland. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
|
The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Opel Grandland gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland 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 Grandland version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Opel Astra 2006 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.61 m | |
| Opel Astra and Opel Grandland are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
|
Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 309 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.15 metres more than that of the Opel Grandland. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
|
Opel Grandland has
| |