Volkswagen Polo 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 - 1.9 | 1.2 - 2.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 50 - 125 HP | 65 - 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 86 - 195 NM | 110 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 18.4 seconds | 8.8 - 17 seconds | |
| In general, Opel Astra are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Polo. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 7.5 | 4.6 - 9.3 | |
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Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 37 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
975 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 125 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`416 kg | ~ 1`661 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 987 kg | ~ 1`146 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 429 kg | ~ 515 kg | |
| Volkswagen Polo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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