The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 22,400
€ 23,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
512 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
