The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 24,300
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
1232 kg
Kerb Weight
1406 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
174 kg
12.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.2 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
482 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
548 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
