Opel Mokka 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Opel Mokka engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Mokka consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Mokka could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Mokka consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.58 m | |
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Opel Mokka is smaller, but higher. Opel Mokka is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Mokka is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage space. Opel Mokka has 144 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means Opel Mokka can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`843 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Mokka has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 10 400 | |
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