The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 24,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
