Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 18 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Astra 2012 1.4 engine: The Opel 1.4 Turbo engines with codes A14NET and A14NEL are 1.4-liter turbocharged units producing around 140 hp. They use a timing chain and a cast-iron cylinder block, which contributes to decent durability when the engine is maintained properly. With regular servicing—particularly frequent oil ... More about Opel Astra 2012 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 10 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 35 litres). | |||
| 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`750 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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