Opel Astra 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 3200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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