Opel Astra 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Opel Astra torque is 18 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Agila | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 40 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 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`570 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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