Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1030 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Opel Vectra
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
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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 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
