The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 20,200

€ 22,800

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
26.13 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
693 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft