The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 22,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
