The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 20,200
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
€ 21,200
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 VW Golf 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

 REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft