The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 21,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
18.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
