Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 85 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
740 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
460 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
1500 litres
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 30 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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
