Opel Astra 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Meriva | 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. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
| 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`640 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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