Volkswagen Golf 1983 vs Opel Astra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.6 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| 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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