The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,800
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 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.18 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft