Opel Astra 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 20 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 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 140 mm (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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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`095 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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