The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 27,500
€ 24,800
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 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.05 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol 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
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
512 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
