Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
5.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway
1300 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
1184 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 4 litres).
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 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
