Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (2015 – 2016) vs Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2015 – 2019): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.0 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,263 kg against 1,395 kg. At 4,369 mm, the Vauxhall Astra Hatchback is 122 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
2015 – 2016
|
Vauxhall
Astra Hatchback
2015 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2016 | 2015 – 2019 |
| Body style | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 – 150 hp | 101 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 340 Nm | 130 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 11.7 s | 8.3 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 208 km/h | 185 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 5.4 L/100 km | 3.0 – 5.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,247 mm | 4,369 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,662 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,525 kg | 1,263 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.