Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.3
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1140 km on highway
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
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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 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
