Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 27 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
800 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A3
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:
4.40 m
4.29 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.51 m
Volkswagen Golf is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1500 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
