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

€ 25,400

€ 25,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.92 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
51 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
57 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
648 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
648 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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