The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 20,200
€ 18,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
510 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
