The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 19,300
€ 22,100
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.46 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
P-J
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
552 mi
Range
608 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
