Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 45 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 283 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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