The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,500
€ 26,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
663 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
