Opel Astra 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 20 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 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.3 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1495 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 55 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`960 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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