The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 20,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
