The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 17,300
€ 19,000
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.95 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
