Volkswagen Golf engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
680 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
3.98 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.66 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1180 litres
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
