Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.6 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
1270 km on highway
860 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.29 m
4.40 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.47 m
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.
