The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 22,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
143 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
143 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
225 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
225 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
66 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
693 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
