Volkswagen Golf 1992 vs Opel Astra 1998

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Volkswagen Golf
1992 - 1997
Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 - 2.91.2 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 60 - 190 HP65 - 147 HP
Torque: 107 - 245 NM110 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 17.6 seconds8.8 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 11.64.6 - 9.3
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.11 m
Width: 1.70 m1.71 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1160 litres1180 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`614~ 1`661
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 10001000
Rating in user reviews: 6.3/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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