2009 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Opel Astra and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Opel Astra | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Astra | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1384 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |