The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,400
€ 24,300
€ 19,400
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 1.4 DI Turbo 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 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
542 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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
