The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 24,800

€ 24,100

€ 24,800
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.74 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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