Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Opel Astra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 370 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
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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 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 150 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 315 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`870 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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