The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 20,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200

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 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

 REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
510 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft