Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.3
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel.
Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1270 litres
1210 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
