Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM more 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): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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: | 4.26 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1270 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`131 kg | 1`198 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 589 kg | 582 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 6800 | |
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