Opel Astra 2007 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 1.76 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, 6 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 |
440 litres | 404 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 36 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 (kg): | 1`975 | 2`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 5000 | |
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