2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc, 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 232 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
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, 2005 Opel Astra (166 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Astra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1335 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |
