The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 18,100
€ 17,300
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
