Volkswagen Golf 1985 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 4 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Astra 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.1 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`430 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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