Volkswagen Golf 2011 vs Opel Astra 2012
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 265 HP | 87 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 350 NM | 130 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 12.1 seconds | 8.5 - 15.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 8.2 | 3.7 - 7.2 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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: | 4.25 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 17 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 120 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 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`946 | ~ 1`907 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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