The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 22,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1232 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
10.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.2 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
482 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
548 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
