2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Astra | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |