Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
4.6
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1130 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1360 km on highway
Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
330 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1145 litres
1180 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 35 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.
