The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 33,600
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
