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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
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
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
