Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Opel Astra 2009
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 - 210 HP | 95 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 - 320 NM | 130 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 14 seconds | 8.5 - 14.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 7.4 | 4.2 - 7.5 | |
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On average, the Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Opel Astra. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 22 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`864 | ~ 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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