The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 19,300
€ 19,900
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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
CD
Generation
P-J
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
85.3 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
