Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 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 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1330 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.5 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`800 | 1`740 | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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