The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.65 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
300 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
12.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
12.59 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
city
40 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L