The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 21,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
675 lb
19.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
510 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
