Opel Astra 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1235 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 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: | 1`885 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`313 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 572 kg | 505 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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