Opel Astra 2007 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: | 180 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 64 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Insignia | 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. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 3 cm narrower, 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5800 | |
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