Volkswagen Golf 1983 vs Opel Astra 1998
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.8 | 1.2 - 2.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 - 112 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 - 157 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 22.9 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.0 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than 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: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 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: | 3.98 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`409 | ~ 1`661 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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