The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
839 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft