Opel Astra 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 580'000 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: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Beetle | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`725 | 1`715 | |
| 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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