Opel Crossland 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Crossland is more dynamic to drive. Opel Crossland engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Crossland reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 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 Crossland consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Opel Crossland 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 Crossland consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Crossland might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Opel Crossland 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Crossland is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Crossland is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1255 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Crossland has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Crossland is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Crossland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Crossland, so Opel Crossland quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7600 | |
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