Opel Astra 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 29 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 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: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
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 | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 130 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: | 1`770 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`463 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 537 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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