The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 17,600
€ 24,100
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.2 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
