Opel Astra 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 610'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
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`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 35 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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