The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 20,600
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 is 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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex 99g 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
42 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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
