The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 26,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.48 %
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
663 mi
Range
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
