The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 20,900
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
510 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
585 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
