The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,700

€ 27,500

€ 25,700
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 Diesel Start&Stop 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.92 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
648 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
648 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 Diesel Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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