Opel Astra 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1640 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 10 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 35 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): | 1`940 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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