Opel Astra 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 25 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`885 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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