The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 18,500
€ 28,600
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
