Opel Astra and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Opel Astra torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
960 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
480'000 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 Golf engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Opel Vectra
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza
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
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
no data
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
