Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Opel Astra 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 128 NM | 125 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
590 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 | |
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 | |
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`450 | 1`610 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | average | |
Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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