The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 21,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
510 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
