Opel Astra 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 HP | 80 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 - 350 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 14.7 seconds | 6.9 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 7.5 | 4.9 - 7.4 | |
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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 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1305 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 meters | 11 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 (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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