Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
850 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Opel Meriva
Used also on Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.11 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
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Turning diameter:
10.1 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
