Opel Astra 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999

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Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
Volkswagen Golf
1999 - 2006
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 - 2.21.4 - 2.8

Performance

Power: 68 - 200 HP68 - 204 HP
Torque: 110 - 280 NM128 - 310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 17.5 seconds8.8 - 18.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.8 - 9.65.0 - 14.8
Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Opel Astra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.40 m
Width: 1.71 m1.74 m
Height: 1.51 m1.47 m
Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher.
Opel Astra is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1500 litres1470 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 15 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 Opel Astra (by 30 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`706~ 1`826
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 8001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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