Opel Astra 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Opel Astra is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 - 180 HP | 85 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 - 350 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 - 14.9 seconds | 7.9 - 12.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 7.4 | 3.9 - 5.3 | |
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Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 - 168 mm (6.5 - 6.6 inches) | 131 - 140 mm (5.2 - 5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`034 | ~ 1`917 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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