The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 25,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 CDTI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
city
57 mpg
71 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
806 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
