Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Opel Astra 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 46 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 56 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.8 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`670 | 1`885 | |
| 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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