Opel Astra 2007 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo C70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo C70, but torque is 90 NM more than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo C70 2006 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo C70 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
440 litres | 404 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`983 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`513 kg | 1`646 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 444 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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