Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004

 
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Opel Astra
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 75 HP90 HP
Torque: 126 NM125 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.7 seconds13.7 seconds
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 1 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.86.3
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km6.8 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification 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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1000 km on highway
740 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 370'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.25 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1330 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 25 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`705
Safety:
Quality:
above average

average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
Average price (€): 20001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • timing belt engine
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Opel Astra has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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