Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 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 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 4.20 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 22 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 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`860 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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