The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 25,100
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
