2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Astra | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1362 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |