2004 Opel Astra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Opel Astra and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 152 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Astra | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Astra | Polo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |