Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
920 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Bora
Used also on Opel Vectra
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:
4.15 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1180 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder 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
