2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster 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 Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (260 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Astra | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
