Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 37 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 106 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 440'000 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 Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 15 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`160 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 520 kg | |
| Volkswagen Polo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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