The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 22,800
€ 22,100
€ 22,800
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 Turbo 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 Turbo
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
512 mi
Range
608 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Turbo
128.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
