2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2006 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Opel Astra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa. 2006 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Arosa | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Seat | Opel |
Model | Arosa | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |