Opel Astra 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 890 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`870 | 1`860 | |
| 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 | 8000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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