Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1993 – 1998) vs Opel Astra Cabriolet (1993 – 1994): specs compared
Both offer around 115 hp at most. The Opel Astra Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 11.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 190 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Opel Astra Cabriolet is the lighter car, from 1,055 kg against 1,120 kg. At 4,239 mm, the Opel Astra Cabriolet is 218 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
1993 – 1998
|
Opel
Astra Cabriolet
1993 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1998 | 1993 – 1994 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 116 hp | 71 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 235 Nm | 113 – 169 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 – 15.5 s | 10.0 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 190 km/h | 163 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 8.2 L/100 km | 7.2 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,021 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 – 1,200 kg | 1,055 – 1,150 kg |
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