The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 25,700
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.84 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft