Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
6.6
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
1030 km on highway
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Opel Corsa
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. Opel Astra 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
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
1185 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 5 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
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
