Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 122 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 125 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 32 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
1030 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed 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. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.56 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 500 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1590 litres | |
Volkswagen Golf has 5 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 95 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`805 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | average | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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