Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 228 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 102 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | 80 mm (3.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 493 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1521 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 311 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`920 kg | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 7200 | |
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