Opel Astra 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 24 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 590 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | 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 2000 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. Volkswagen Golf 1999 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 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1425 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 15 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 Opel Astra (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`625 | |
| 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 | 7.6/10 | |
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