2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 545 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
