The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.05 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft