Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 12 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
5.5 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1470 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 20 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 Opel Astra (by 30 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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
