2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 42 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 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Astra | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |