Opel Astra 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009

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Opel Astra
2010 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2013
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 - 2.01.2 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 95 - 180 HP80 - 160 HP
Torque: 130 - 350 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 14.9 seconds8.4 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.1 - 7.44.5 - 7.2
Opel Astra petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, a Opel Astra with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Golf.
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Ground clearance: 109 - 117 mm (4.3 - 4.6 inches)141 mm (5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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: 4.70 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.78 m
Height: 1.54 m1.50 m
Opel Astra is larger.
Opel Astra is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litres1495 litres
Opel Astra has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 55 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters10.9 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`013~ 1`970
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 32004200
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Opel Astra has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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