Opel Astra Turbo 2010 vs Golf VI TSI

Big surprise: The Astra is very thin in front, scores especially with its low fuel consumption.

Opel Astra against VW Golf - the battle for the crown in the compact class is from 5 December 2009 in the sixth round. Then start the new Astra.

Design

The two were already competed against each other. Cool, clean lines in the Golf 1.4 TSI (122 hp, from 21,655 euros) to playful extravagance in the Astra 1.4 Turbo (140 hp, from 19,075 euros). Pure matter of taste. Point for both - 1:1.


The Astra, the eye moves through a V-shaped center console, in the Gulf, I have everything immediately in view. I bring forward my 1.93 meters in both equally good at, I'm sitting back deeper in the Astra, a bit more headroom have. Again a draw. 2:2.

Engines

Both have 1.4-liter turbo gasoline engine, only raise their voices on the highway. The 18-more hp in the Astra I feel subjectively driving difficult. But at the pump: Opel consumed nearly half a liter less. Disappointing for both: no start-stop automatic, no gear shift indicator. Nonetheless point for Opel: 3-2.

Handling

The Astra prima stays on course, steering input is needed to quickly and accurately. That the Golf offers more comfort, because he is more relaxed on bumpy tracks. Draw - 4:3.

Price

The Astra is cheaper than 2.500 euro, the lower insurance ratings. But the Gulf is much better equipped (eg, air-conditioning as standard) and is expected to have lower depreciation. Draw. 5:4.

Verdict: The Astra wins because of lower consumption. Builds a pity that the Opel Astra only in England and Poland, but not in Germany.