Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`680 | 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 (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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