Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 18 NM more than Opel Astra. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
6.8 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
1000 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
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:
330 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1185 litres
1180 litres
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 40 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 5 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
