The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 18,600
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2806 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.78 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
31.53 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
634 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft