Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Opel Astra 2005

 
Volkswagen Golf
2000 - 2001
Opel Astra
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.9 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 115 HP120 HP
Torque: 285 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 secondsn/a seconds
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM more than Opel Astra.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3no data
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres52 litres
840 km with real consumption780 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km470'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen BoraInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life.

Dimensions

Length: 4.40 m4.52 m
Width: 1.74 m1.75 m
Height: 1.47 m1.50 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller.
Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1590 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): no datano data
Safety:
Quality:Opel Astra has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons:
    Opel Astra has
    • longer expected engine lifespan
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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