Opel Astra 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 92 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used also on Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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