Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 18 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):
6.1
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 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 75 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.
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, if possible
1180 litres
1185 litres
Even though the car is shorter, 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.
Gross weight:
1`515 kg
1`640 kg
Net weight:
1`070 kg
1`085 kg
Load capacity:
445 kg
555 kg
Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
