Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
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Volkswagen Golf
1999 - 2006
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Variant 1.4 16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.6 16V | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.6 16V FSI | 110 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.9 SDI | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.8 V6 | 204 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.3 V5 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
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Stationwagon 1.2i-16V | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i | 75 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i | 75 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.6i | 84 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i | 84 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.6i-16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.6i-16V | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.7 CDTi | 80 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 1.7 DTi | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 1.7 TD | 68 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 1.8i-16V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 2.0 DTi-16V | 101 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0 Di-16V | 82 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0 Di-16V | 82 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Stationwagon 2.0 Turbo OPC | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0i-16V | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 2.0i-16V | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Stationwagon 2.2 DTi-16V | 125 HP | Diesel | Manual
Stationwagon 2.2i-16V | 147 HP | Petrol | Manual
Stationwagon 2.2i-16V | 147 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.4 Ecotec 16V | 90 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.4 Ecotec 16V | 90 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/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 - 2.8 1.2 - 2.2
Performance
Power:
68 - 204 HP 68 - 200 HP
Torque:
128 - 310 NM 110 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.8 - 18.5 seconds 7.8 - 17.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0 - 14.8 4.8 - 9.6
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less 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 !
Dimensions
Length:
4.40 m 4.29 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.71 m
Height:
1.47 m 1.51 m
Volkswagen Golf is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
465 litres 480 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1470 litres 1500 litres
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 30 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters 10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`826 ~ 1`706
Safety:
Quality:
high
average
Average price (€):
1400 1000
Rating in user reviews:
7.6 /10
7.5 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volkswagen Golf has
available with 4x4 drive higher safety fewer faults
Opel Astra has
lower fuel consumption for petrol engines lower price
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