Volkswagen Golf 2011 vs Opel Astra 2012
Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 165 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
1220 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.25 m | 4.42 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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 | |
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`980 | 1`870 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 7600 | 5800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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