The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 31,500
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
108 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
27.84 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft














