Opel Astra 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2010 1.6 engine | |||
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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