The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
3080 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.37 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
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
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
22.32 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
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1175 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft