Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.3
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1140 km on highway
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
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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 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
