Volkswagen Polo 1994 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 35 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 39 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 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 |
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: | 10.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 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 (kg): | 1`375 | 1`610 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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