Opel Astra 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

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Opel Astra
2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Astra is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG)1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 95 - 180 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 130 - 350 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 14.7 seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.2 - 7.54.9 - 7.4
On average, the Opel Astra petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volkswagen Golf. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches)140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.20 m
Width: 1.81 m1.79 m
Height: 1.51 m1.48 m
Opel Astra is larger.
Opel Astra is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1235 litres1305 litres
Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 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`945~ 1`864
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 40004400
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Opel Astra has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • fewer faults
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