The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 18,100
€ 21,600
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.41 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
59 mpg
42 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
