The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 20,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
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 Turbo
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
510 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
