2011 Opel Astra vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Astra | Touran |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
