The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 18,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
300 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
12.59 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
67 mpg
city
29 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
806 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
