The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 18,900

€ 19,300

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
173.8
105.7
174
173.8 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
GH
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
497 mi
Range
552 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft